The first teaser trailer for Dracula (2025) from Universal Pictures hints at a dark and modern retelling of the classic vampire tale, starring Keanu Reeves and Jenna Ortega. The film appears to merge gothic horror with a contemporary twist, breathing new life into the iconic Count Dracula.
The trailer opens with eerie, atmospheric shots of an ancient castle hidden in the Carpathian Mountains, shrouded in mist and shadow. Keanu Reeves takes on the role of Jonathan Harker, revisiting the character he played in Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992), but with a fresh, more seasoned take. His portrayal of Harker in this version suggests a man haunted by his past encounters with Dracula, now drawn back into the vampire’s web decades later.
Jenna Ortega plays Mina, the reincarnation of Dracula’s lost love, her fate intertwined with the sinister count. The teaser shows glimpses of her gradual descent into Dracula’s world, as she struggles to resist the pull of his supernatural influence. Ortega’s character, while vulnerable, shows an inner strength that suggests she may not be a simple victim, hinting at a more active role in the story’s progression.
The teaser gives audiences a brief look at Dracula himself, though his face remains largely hidden in shadows. His presence, however, is felt throughout the trailer, with an ominous voiceover warning of the dangers that lurk in the darkness. The atmosphere is drenched in gothic imagery—cobwebbed halls, cryptic symbols, and blood-red moons hanging over stormy skies.
The teaser ends with a heart-pounding montage: Jonathan racing through city streets, Mina in a trance-like state, and Dracula’s chilling silhouette looming over a blood-soaked landscape. The tagline, “Eternal Love, Eternal Curse,” flashes on the screen, leaving viewers eager for what promises to be a terrifying yet deeply emotional new chapter in the Dracula legacy.